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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, The New Russia, Chapters 58-63 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, who was Sophia?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Sister.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Half-sister.

2. In Chapter 32, the Russians torched Poland to deny Charles provisions and bridges, and accomplish what else?
(a) Insert blockades.
(b) Position cannons across rivers.
(c) Recruit additional forces.
(d) Draft new forces.

3. Which friend did Peter bury In March, 1699?
(a) Lefort.
(b) Vinius.
(c) Gordon.
(d) Korb.

4. Whom did Peter's son Alexis marry in Chapter 43?
(a) Princess Charlotte.
(b) Princess Chevelle.
(c) Princess Champagne.
(d) Princess Cecilia.

5. When was Peter born?
(a) April 30, 1672.
(b) August 30, 1672.
(c) May 30, 1672.
(d) June 30, 1672.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite people's pleas, Charles XII vowed to make which group join him or face annihilation?

2. From where did Peter seek a mediator or ally after determining that fanatical Charles XII was certain to invade Russia?

3. Peter failed in his efforts with Leopold I to gain an ally against the Turks, as Austria was seeking peace in anticipation of new warfare in _____________.

4. Golitsyn was responsible for what foreign policy highpoint of the Regency?

5. Much of Charles XII's infantry wasted time on Peter's redoubts and was _________.

(see the answer key)

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